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  1. Leptin Confused
    Catherine Jackson Catherine Jackson United States says:
    March 29, 2019 at 6:05 AM

    I think I've read as much as I can read about Leptin & the role it plays in controlling weight. I'm hoping you can answer a few questions. I am a 58 year old post menopausal female who was a size 4-6 my entire life until I started menopause at 45, post menopausal at 50. I am now at least 50 lbs overweight. I rarely have an appetite, & I usually eat one small meal a day. I bet I don't even eat 1,000 calories a day. I rarely eat sugar, I drink at least one cup of green tea a day, straight up, no sweetener. I confess I do not exercise, but I'm definitely immobile. Most of my weight is Belly Fat. I cannot understand why I can't lose weight, especially after reading, once again, the Leptin Hormone & it's purpose. Some days I don't eat at all. I have also read in my research that NOT eating causes you to gain weight as well. Do you have any information to offer on my situation? I enjoyed reading your papers about Leptin, as I first researched it about 3 years ago. Thanks, Cat

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    • Losing weight
      KeyonEats KeyonEats Canada says:
      January 7, 2020 at 6:15 PM

      If you want to lose weight as an older women Keto is a great option, but in general, if you starve yourself (only eating 1000 calories a day) your thyroid slows down because you condition your body to think there isn't enough food around. Instead, try eating at your maintenance calories than fasting for 24-48 hours 1-2 times a week. Garunteed you will lose weight

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